St. John's English School
Chennai
For parents researching CBSE institutions in South Chennai, St. John’s English School & Junior College, Besant
NO.240-D, ‘B’ BLOCK, SAMY RAMALINGA COLONY,3RD CROSS ROAD, PONNIAMMAN MEDU, CHENNAI- 110 (NEAR KOLATHUR VAZHATHOPPU.)
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Narayana Etechno School is a Co-ed CBSE-affiliated school located in Chennai, India. It offers classes from Nursery - 12. Fee details are available by contacting the school directly. Parent reviews can be submitted on EduTribe to help other families shortlist this school. Notable highlights: Integrated with Narayana’s ASTRA and nLearn digital learning systems.; Offers both CBSE curriculum and Narayana’s internal test-series framework.; Has a counsellor and special educator on staff..
Quick facts
Highlights
Board / Curriculum
CBSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium / Languages
English, Tamil, Hindi
Type
Co-ed
Students
over 2,500 students
Student–Teacher Ratio
37 teachers listed; actual ratio unclear
Boarding
Day school only
Established
2016
Pincode
600110
Leadership & Staff
3,119 sq. metres
Age Range
3–18 years (Nursery to Class XII)
Family Backgrounds
Mostly middle-class families from Kolathur and nearby areas.
Socio-economic Profile
Middle to upper-middle income group.
Child Profiles
Academically focused children, often with parents who value structured learning and competitive exam preparation.
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery – PP-II | 74,200 | Tuition only |
| I – V | 79,800 – 91,500 | Tuition only |
| VI – VIII | 1,03,200 – 1,12,600 | Tuition only |
| IX – X | 1,15,600 – 1,18,000 | Tuition only |
| XI – XII | 1,35,000 | Tuition only |
• Source: Narayana Group Fee PDF 2024–25
• These are group-level figures; confirm the exact Kolathur branch fees in writing.
• Transport and annual charges are extra.
• Some branches offer a one-time payment discount (around 5%).
When to Apply
Typically October–January for the next academic year.
Steps
Documents Required
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Sports-focused
Possible fit
Academic-focused
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Signals about special educator access, counselling, IEP support, accessibility, and school readiness for diverse learners.
Special educator
Yes
Counsellor
Yes
How the school appears to approach teaching, assessment, pressure, and child fit.
Academic pressure
High
Sports focus, coaching, participation, and specific sports available.
Sports focus
Strong
Swimming
Strong
Detected swimming from existing profile text.
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Academics
Positives
Parents appreciate the structured approach and strong exam preparation. Many feel their children are improving academically.
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Some parents feel the focus is too exam-driven, leaving little room for creativity or exploration.
Ask: How does the school balance academics with creative learning?
Teachers
Positives
Teachers are described as experienced, approachable, and dedicated.
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A few parents mention inconsistency in how teachers handle weaker students.
Ask: How does the school support children who need extra help?
Infrastructure
Positives
The school has adequate classrooms, labs, and safety certifications.
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Maintenance issues, especially with toilets, are mentioned in reviews.
Ask: Can parents visit and inspect facilities before admission?
Extracurriculars
Positives
Some activities and sports are available.
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Parents feel extracurriculars are limited and not given enough time.
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Safety & Wellbeing
Positives
Parents note good security and a counsellor on staff.
Watch out for
No major concerns, but limited visibility into counselling programs.
Ask: How often are counselling sessions or safety drills conducted?
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